Puscifer's original name was Umlaut, "a premiere improvisational hardcore band". The name "Puscifer" was first publicized as a fictional band in the first episode of Mr. Show, including Keenan and Adam Jones as members. Jones is not associated with Puscifer otherwise, although artwork by Jones has been featured on Puscifer apparel (the "Your Mom's a Bitch" shirt, specifically). Keenan describes Puscifer as "simply a playground for the various voices in my head, [...] a space with no clear or discernible goals, [...] where my Id, Ego, and Anima all come together to exchange cookie recipes." Keenan also worked on short films with Ford Englerth and Jeffrey Brooks from Red Rock Entertainment Development; these shorts were done in a similar manner to that of Mr. Show and Tom Waits' Big Time.
Puscifer is "as much a clothing line as it is a band", with the clothing items produced in limited numbers. Keenan collaborated on a leather jacket with Paul Frank. On September 16, 2008, Keenan updated the puscifer.com blog, revealing that the first ever Puscifer store would be opening "hopefully" by October 1 in Jerome, Arizona. Occupying a small space above a tattoo parlor, the store opened on October 3, 2008. In addition to the merchandise available on the band's online store, Keenan has also made available locally roasted coffee, art, and an ever-changing list of limited edition collectibles.
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Studio albums
"V" is for Vagina (2007)
Conditions of My Parole (2011)
Money Shot (2015)
Existential Reckoning (2020)
Monsoons
Puscifer Lyrics
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Believe us
Long as hell to heaven
Believe us
Valley heat is rising
Relieve us
Long as hell to heaven
Dry desert touches sky
Prayer for deliverance from up high
And pray the sky will understand
And cry and pour the emotion down
Only you can bring the color in
You alone bring hope into our world
The patient, pleading ground
Without you, brittle, gray and brown
Only you can bring the color in
So wine and vine can carry on
Only you can bring the color in
So wine and vine can carry on
Pray the sky will understand
And cry emotion pouring down
Only you can bring the color in
So wine and vine can carry on 'til
You can bring the color in
So wine and vine can carry on 'til
You can bring the color in
So wine and vine can carry on the day
The lyrics to Puscifer's Monsoons are a plea for relief from the heat and dryness of the desert. The first two stanzas repeat the lines "Valley heat is rising, believe us/ long as hell to heaven, believe us" and "Valley heat is rising, relieve us/ long as hell to heaven, relieve us" respectively. The repetition emphasizes the severity of the situation and the urgency in seeking relief. Then, the lyrics shift to a prayer for rain, with a hope that the sky will understand and cry, pouring down emotion and color into the dry landscape.
The lines "Only you can bring the color in/ you alone bring hope into our world" suggest that rain is not only necessary for survival but also for bringing life and beauty. The reference to "wine and vine" also highlights the importance of rainfall for agriculture and livelihood. The final lines repeat the plea for the sky to understand and bring relief, with a hope that the rain will carry on, sustaining life in the desert.
Overall, Monsoons is a song about the desperation for relief from the extreme heat and dryness of the desert and the dependence on rainfall for survival and sustenance. It also conveys a sense of reverence for nature and the power of the elements.
Line by Line Meaning
Valley heat is rising
The temperature in the valley is getting hotter and more uncomfortable
Believe us
Asking listeners to trust and have faith in what is being said
Long as hell to heaven
This condition of heat and discomfort seems never-ending
Relieve us
Asking for relief from the uncomfortable heat
Dry desert touches sky
The desert extends up, seemingly forever
Prayer for deliverance from up high
Asking for salvation from a higher power
And pray the sky will understand
Hoping that the sky or the divine will comprehend their plea
And cry and pour the emotion down
Desiring for the sky to metaphorically weep, releasing emotions and relief
Only you can bring the color in
Only a higher power can bring vibrancy and positivity into a bleak situation
You alone bring hope into our world
Hope is solely reliant on a higher power
The patient, pleading ground
The earth is crying out in desperation
Without you, brittle, gray and brown
The earth is dull and lifeless without the intervention of an outside force
So wine and vine can carry on
So that crops and livelihood can continue
Pray the sky will understand
Hoping that the divine or nature will hear their cries
So wine and vine can carry on 'til
The survival and success of crops is necessary and constant
So wine and vine can carry on the day
The growth and success of crops must continue into each new day
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Joshua Eustis, Mat Mitchell, Maynard Keenan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FacingDeath1
Valley heat is rising
Relieve us
Long exhale the heavens
Relieve us
Valley heat is rising
Relieve us
Long exhale the heavens
Relieve us
Dry desert touches sky
Prayer for deliverance from on high
Pray, the sky will understand
And cry, and pour emotion down
(heaven relieve us)
Only you can bring the color in
You alone breathe the hope into our world
The patient, pleading ground
Without you, brittle, gray and brown
Only you can bring the color in
So I and mine can carry on to
You can bring the color in
So I and mine can carry on the way
The sky will understand
(heaven relieve us)
And cry emotion pouring down
(heaven relieve us)
Only you can bring the color in
So I and mine can carry on to
You can bring the color in
So I and mine can carry on to
You can bring the color in
So I and mine can carry on another day
@Mary_Sully
I suffer from social anxiety. Maynard's music has always relaxed me and made me feel better
@paulkarp958
Monsoons my friend , and Merry Christmas 🌲
@kdogcronin2113
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@Benstormcrow
No. Society is sick. Strengthen yourself. Do not give in to weakness. Feel better but fight. Fight.
@imonke5303
I didn't used to, but after moving from my hometown I now have it lol makes me wanna die but I atleast didn't have it at one point, guess I should be thankful for that but I really missed how confident I used to be
@jacobdavis8694
I suffer from major deppression and extreme anxiety. Maynard has helped me throughout his existence, hes the led zeppelin of my generation. To me he is an idol.
@mspray
I swear this guy has brought out every emotion I have ever known out of me. No one does that.
@maggiefranco7750
I'm from Phoenix Arizona and 2020 has been the saddest monsoon season. I'm listening on repeat, hoping it brings the rain.
@Cahn2126
Can't stop replaying this. Song crushes anything currently playing on the radio.
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